Hostal Vidamia
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-23.
Hostal Vidamia is worth booking if you want a cheap, central base in Málaga and can live with a very small bathroom. Skip it if a roomy, odour-free bathroom matters to you more than saving money.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
This is a place for travellers who plan to spend the day outside. Solo visitors and couples on a short city break fit best. You sleep, shower, and head out to the old town on foot. Air conditioning and a gym are both listed by the property, which is more than many budget stays offer.
Skip it if you are sensitive to bathroom problems. One guest complaint describes an extremely small bathroom with a tiny sink, tight toilet space and occasional sewage smells. Also think twice if you need generous room space or a confirmed breakfast. Room size and breakfast are not confirmed in our data.
Location and getting around
The address is Cisneros, 7, in Málaga Centro (29018). Guests rate the location 9.6 out of 10, the strongest number in this review. They describe a central spot in the old town near shops, restaurants and the train station. We do not have a distance to the station, so check the map before you rely on it.
Málaga Cathedral is 0.4 km away, about 5 minutes on foot. Museo Picasso Málaga is 0.6 km, about 8 minutes. The Plaza de toros de La Malagueta is 1.2 km, about 15 minutes. These walking times are straight-line estimates, so real routes can take a little longer. Every sight listed is well inside 30 minutes on foot.
What guests say
The score is 8.0 out of 10 from 3,080 guest reviews. That is a solid number, but it ranks 35th of 36 eligible properties in the provider sample we used. Málaga hotels score high overall, so 8.0 looks modest next to the others.
Guests praise two things: the central location, and a friendly, attentive team that responds quickly to requests. The one clear complaint is the bathroom. We have not assessed noise, renovation condition or room size, so we cannot say more than guests do.
Price and what you get, against our other two picks
Prices here are reference prices for 10 to 12 November 2026, for 2 adults in one room. They are not live quotes. Our comparison used €76.50 per night, which is 56% below the sample median of €173.03. The nightly figure in our listing data is €85, so expect something between the two and confirm the final price at booking.
Our Best Value pick, LD Convento Cister, scores 9.2 and has a reference price of €140 per night. Our Luxury pick, Vincci Selección Posada del Patio, is a 5-star hotel that also scores 9.2, at €286 per night. Hostal Vidamia saves you roughly €55 a night against the first and about €200 against the second. In return you accept a lower score of 8.0 and the bathroom issue.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 40 candidates for Málaga. Hostal Vidamia is our Budget pick because it had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was set aside. It also pairs that price with a 9.6 location score and sights within 15 minutes on foot.
It did not win on comfort or overall rating. We chose it for price and position, and we say so plainly.
Before you book
Check the exact nightly price for your dates, since our data shows both €76.50 and €85. Look at the room photos and description for bathroom details. Ask whether breakfast is included, because that is not confirmed. Read the cancellation terms, which we have not assessed.
Also confirm that air conditioning is available in your room, and check gym opening hours and any fees. The property lists both facilities, but availability must be checked for your dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hostal Vidamia a good budget hotel in Málaga?
It is a good choice for location and price. Guests score it 8.0 from 3,080 reviews and rate the location 9.6. The main weakness is a very small bathroom.
How far is Hostal Vidamia from Málaga Cathedral?
The Cathedral is about 0.4 km away, roughly 5 minutes on foot. That is a straight-line estimate, so the real walk may take slightly longer.
How much does Hostal Vidamia cost per night?
Our reference price is €76.50 per night, and the listing data shows €85. Both are for 10 to 12 November 2026, 2 adults, and are not live quotes. Check the final price when you book.
Does Hostal Vidamia include breakfast?
Breakfast is not confirmed in our data. Check the booking page for your rate before you reserve.
What do guests dislike about Hostal Vidamia?
The bathroom is the main complaint. Guests describe it as extremely small, with a tiny sink, tight toilet space and occasional sewage smells. If that worries you, look at other options or ask the hostal before booking.